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Family Fun
The district has an excellent range of attractions sure to catch the imagination of all the family. Our events listings also includes many family friendly festivals and events.
Top 10 - Places to visit with the family
1. Happy Mount Park - Head down to the new Aqua Splash Park, then afterwards chill out with a picnic while the children play on the trampolines and swing boats in the play area.
2. Cinema, Ten-Pin Bowling, Wacky Warehouse - If the rain clouds are out, take in the latest blockbuster or give ten pin bowling a try. For really young children the Wacky Warehouse is a great indoor play centre for kids.
3. Morecambe Promenade and the Stone Jetty - Features themed pavement games along its length. Flocks of Seagulls adorning railings at the entrance to one of the many children's play areas. Download TERN leaflet below.
4. Lancaster Museums - Many hold family activities in the school holidays. Download the full program below.
5. Williamson Park - A great place and includes the Butterfly House and Mini-Beast Centre to amaze and wow the kids! Walk amongst some of the world's most beautiful species, including brilliant swallowtails, and cleverly camouflaged Owl butterflies.
6. Cycling - see our Cycling for All publication for some great routes and information on hiring bikes.
7. Morecambe Beach - Play sandcastles on the beach or pop down to Salt Ayre Swimming Pool for a dip.
8. RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve - Gives your children the chance to see their first bittern and red deer. There is also the twitching education centre to explore.
Further information
BabyMaze - A really useful local website which highlights Days Out and Activities ideas for families with young children in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.
Downloads
Click on the files below for some great colouring-in sheets, provided by our friends at RSPB Leighton Moss. Just print off and get colouring!
- Bittern Colouring In
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Colouring In Sheet for Kids
- Seaside Colouring In
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Colouring In Sheet for Kids
- Super Saturdays at Lancaster City Musuem
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The first Saturday of every month is family fun time at Lancaster City Museum and there will be loads to see and do.
- Tern Leaflet
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A guide to the award-winning public art on the promenade in Morecambe.
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